I found this transcript at The Jewish Press.
Thank you, Mr. President. In this meeting, I will not use Council’s time to address where a sovereign nation might decide to put its embassy, and why we have every right to do so. I will address a more appropriate and urgent concern.1
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the passage of Resolution 2334. On that day, in this Council, in December 2016, the United States elected to abstain, allowing the measure to pass. Now it’s one year and a new administration later. Given the chance to vote again on Resolution 2334, I can say with complete confidence that the United States would vote “no.” We would exercise our veto power. The reasons why are very relevant to the cause of peace in the Middle East.
On the surface, Resolution 2334 described Israeli settlements as impediments to peace2. Reasonable people can disagree about that, and in fact, over the years the United States has expressed criticism3 of Israeli settlement policies many times.
But in truth, it was Resolution 2334 itself that was an impediment to peace. This Security Council put the negotiations4 between Israelis and the Palestinians further out of reach by injecting itself, yet again, in between the two parties to the conflict. By misplacing the blame for the failure of peace efforts squarely on the Israeli settlements, the resolution gave a pass to Palestinian leaders who for many years rejected one peace proposal after another. It also gave them encouragement to avoid negotiations in the future. It refused to acknowledge the legacy of failed negotiations unrelated to settlements. And the Council passed judgment on issues that must be decided in direct negotiations between the parties.
If the United Nations’ history in the peace efforts proves anything, it is that talking in New York cannot take the place of face-to-face negotiations between the regional parties. It only sets back the cause of peace, not advance it.
As if to make this very point, Resolution 2334 demanded a halt to all Israeli settlement activity in East Jerusalem – even in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. This is something that no responsible person or country would ever expect Israel would do. And in this way, Resolution 2334 did what President Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem as the capital of Israel did not do: It prejudged issues that should be left in final status5 negotiations.
Given the chance today, the United States would veto Resolution 2334 for another reason. It gave new life to an ugly creation of the Human Rights Council: the database of companies operating in Jewish communities. This is an effort to create a blacklist, plain and simple. It is yet another obstacle to a negotiated peace. It is a stain on America’s conscience that we gave the so-called BDS movement momentum by allowing the passage of Resolution 2334.
To the United Nations’ shame, this has been a disproportionately hostile place for the Middle East’s most enduring democracy.
The United States refuses to accept the double standard that says we are not impartial6 when we stand by the will of the American people by moving our U.S. embassy, but somehow the United Nations is a neutral party when it consistently singles out Israel for condemnation.
For decades, Israel has withstood wave after wave of bias in the UN and its agencies. The United States has often stood beside Israel. We did not on December 23, 2016. We will not make that mistake again.
This week marks the one year anniversary of a significant setback for Middle East peace. But the United States has an undiminished commitment to helping bring about final status negotiations that will lead to lasting peace.7
Our hand remains extended to both parties. We call on all countries that share this commitment to learn the hard lessons of the past and work to bring Israel and the Palestinian people in good faith8 to the peace table.
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the passage of Resolution 2334. On that day, in this Council, in December 2016, the United States elected to abstain, allowing the measure to pass. Now it’s one year and a new administration later. Given the chance to vote again on Resolution 2334, I can say with complete confidence that the United States would vote “no.” We would exercise our veto power. The reasons why are very relevant to the cause of peace in the Middle East.
On the surface, Resolution 2334 described Israeli settlements as impediments to peace. Reasonable people can disagree about that, and in fact, over the years the United States has expressed criticism of Israeli settlement policies many times.
But in truth, it was Resolution 2334 itself that was an impediment to peace. This Security Council put the negotiations between Israelis and the Palestinians further out of reach by injecting itself, yet again, in between the two parties to the conflict. By misplacing the blame for the failure of peace efforts squarely on the Israeli settlements, the resolution gave a pass to Palestinian leaders who for many years rejected one peace proposal after another. It also gave them encouragement to avoid negotiations in the future. It refused to acknowledge the legacy of failed negotiations unrelated to settlements. And the Council passed judgment on issues that must be decided in direct negotiations between the parties.
If the United Nations’ history in the peace efforts proves anything, it is that talking in New York cannot take the place of face-to-face negotiations between the regional parties. It only sets back the cause of peace, not advance it.
As if to make this very point, Resolution 2334 demanded a halt to all Israeli settlement activity in East Jerusalem – even in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. This is something that no responsible person or country would ever expect Israel would do. And in this way, Resolution 2334 did what President Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem as the capital of Israel did not do: It prejudged issues that should be left in final status negotiations.
Given the chance today, the United States would veto Resolution 2334 for another reason. It gave new life to an ugly creation of the Human Rights Council: the database of companies operating in Jewish communities. This is an effort to create a blacklist, plain and simple. It is yet another obstacle to a negotiated peace. It is a stain on America’s conscience that we gave the so-called BDS movement momentum by allowing the passage of Resolution 2334.
To the United Nations’ shame, this has been a disproportionately hostile place for the Middle East’s most enduring democracy.
The United States refuses to accept the double standard that says we are not impartial when we stand by the will of the American people by moving our U.S. embassy, but somehow the United Nations is a neutral party when it consistently singles out Israel for condemnation.
For decades, Israel has withstood wave after wave of bias in the UN and its agencies. The United States has often stood beside Israel. We did not on December 23, 2016. We will not make that mistake again.
This week marks the one year anniversary of a significant setback for Middle East peace. But the United States has an undiminished commitment to helping bring about final status negotiations that will lead to lasting peace.
Our hand remains extended to both parties. We call on all countries that share this commitment to learn the hard lessons of the past and work to bring Israel and the Palestinian people in good faith to the peace table.
Thank you, very much.
Our Right
Our sovereignty is the basis of our right to decide on the location of our embassy in Jerusalem. Israel's sovereignty is the basis of it's right to establish any city in it's territory as it's capital city and seat of government. No permission or consent is required. No institution has authority to deny our rights. 🖕 to the 14 arrogant AssWholes on the security council! There is no more urgent concern than preservation and assertion of our rights!!!impediments to peace
'Settlements' & construction are not impediments to peace🖕 There is only one impediment to peace: Islam. If you seek peace, exterminate Islam! All else is Imbecilic chicanery. If we had a President instead of a Muslim last December, Resolution 2334 would have been vetoed.criticism of settlement policies
Bitching about Jews building homes to live in is AssWholliness, engaged in by AssWholes. . Egypt & Jorday illegally seized territory, including half of Jerusalem and lowst it when they repeated their attemt at genocide. That land rightly belongs to Israel, should be annexed and settled, without reservation and witout apology as Israel's sovereign right.negotiations
How do you negotiate an existential conflict? Islamic Jihad is genocidal !!! Read the Goddamn Qur'an for Chrissake!!! What part of "great slaughter" do you not comprehend? What part of "fight those who... until" do you not comprehend? Whad did Moe do to the Banu Qurayza? Why do Muslims chant about Khaibar? There is nothing to negotiate with those who demand your extinction!!! For the details, refer to my 8 part series on Why Peace Is Impossible.final status
If there is to be peace, the final status must be Israel alone, with no Muslims wthin rocket range. There will never be peace or security while Muslims infest the earth!!! Read Why Peace Is Impossible. and get a Godblessed clue for Chrissake!!!impartial
How the Hell shall a moral nation standing for truth, right and peace be impartial between aggressor and victim?peace
Peace is gained by victory, and victory by exterminating the aggressor. Umar conquered Israel in 638, once is enough; NEVER AGAIN! There is no victory and can be no peace while Muslims infest the earth. Their demonic slave master commands them to conquer the world and reconquer any lost territory. He threatens them with eternal damnation if they don't try and promises them eternal orgy if they comply. While one damn slave of Satan infests the earth, it will breed or recruit more and resume the jihad. No other outcome is possible.good faith
Islam is false, malignant, malicious & mercenary, it is not good faith! Lacking good faith, Muslims can not negotiate in good faith! The demon annulled their oaths and licenses them to deceive us. The maximal term of a peace treaty is ten years. Our elected and appointed leaders are ignorant damned fools!!!Further Details:
For the benefit of those who have not delved deeply into Islam's canonical texts I provide links to several posts containing the most vital facts that will help the reader to understand my conclusions.- https://www.scribd.com/doc/266598134/Allah-is-Not-God
- https://www.scribd.com/doc/246704147/Islam-is-Demonic
- https://www.scribd.com/doc/220586952/What-s-Wrong-With-Islam-Muslims
- https://www.scribd.com/doc/227418623/Islam-s-Mercenary-Mission-Updated
- https://www.scribd.com/doc/212631107/Jihad-Defined-and-Exemplified-pUpdated
- https://www.scribd.com/doc/110516023/No-Justification-in-Islam-for-Terrorism-in-a-Pig-s-Anus
- https://www.scribd.com/doc/259351549/Two-State-Solution-Peace-in-a-Pig-s-Anus
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